Join Creating Opportunities for a free online Emergency Preparedness Training! Be ready when it matters most. Learn how to: Compile and protect important documents Create a family communication plan Strengthen your emergency preparedness Every participating family will receive a fireproof/waterproof portfolio (valued at $25). Register online here: https://creatingops.org/event/emergency-preparedness-at-home-training-7/
October 11th from 10am - 4pm | Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis Learn More
Select Nights from September 27th - October 31st | St. Helens, OR | Learn More Enjoy performers, delicious food, spooky exhibits, family fun, and much more! Each year, our charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed in St. Helens, has grown into a month-long celebration filled with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities.
Club-21 is a social group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Come eat, have fun, and make new friends! This month they are meeting at Oceanside Beach for smores and a campfire! Bring your own drinks. This is an alcohol and drug free event. RSVP to Sarah at 928-460-2196 Location Notes: Oceanside Beach. It is just past Roseanna's Cafe, and on the left. Roseanna's Cafe address is 1490 Pacific Ave. If the weather is not permitting an outdoor event, the group will meet for a movie in Tillamook. All RSVP'd individuals will be contacted if it changes.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! In honor of this, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Commission for the Blind, and Oregon Department of Education are hosting a webinar series to educate the community about disability employment services and celebrate the many workplace successes. TUESDAY, OCT 14 @ 12 PM – Building Financial Futures: Work and save with Oregon ABLE and EPD Learn about disability benefits programs that support work and enable savings opportunities: Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and Oregon’s Employed People with Disabilities program. Presented by Oregon State Treasury, ODHS Aging and People with Disabilities Program, and ODHS Office of Developmental Disabilities Employment Services Register by clicking here!
Dance Now! Every 3rd Thursday! Free for people with disabilities, high school age and older. This month's theme is Halloween. October 16th, 2-4pm. Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside. Find more information on Facebook: Dance Now Clatsop County
Columbia County is holding its first Domestic Violence Awareness March! Saturday, October 8th, Walk begins at 10am. Wear purple to show support!
Select Nights from September 27th - October 31st | St. Helens, OR | Learn More Enjoy performers, delicious food, spooky exhibits, family fun, and much more! Each year, our charming town transforms into a captivating Halloween wonderland, attracting visitors from near and far. What began as a tribute to the beloved Disney movie “Halloweentown,” filmed in St. Helens, has grown into a month-long celebration filled with spooky fun, enchanting attractions, and family-friendly activities.
Join the Coastal Self-Advocacy group for their monthly zoom meet-up! Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 1:30pm - 2:30 pm. This is open to individuals and families with I/DD. Register by clicking here.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! In honor of this, Oregon Department of Human Services, Oregon Commission for the Blind, and Oregon Department of Education are hosting a webinar series to educate the community about disability employment services and celebrate the many workplace successes. TUESDAY, OCT 21 @ 2 PM – Jobs without limits: Changing EPD to help people with disabilities Join us for a talk about how some rules make people with disabilities choose between keeping their health care or having a job. Learn how changing the Employed Persons with Disabilities (EPD) program can help make things more fair and give people more chances to work and do well. Presented by Disability Health and Employment Equity Coalition Register by clicking here!
Monthly SPARC meetings are a wonderful way for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to engage and connect with one another. Each month, the meetings are centered around a different theme, keeping the experience fresh and exciting. This month will be a fall party! There will be pumpkin painting and sharing treats (or tricks) with friends. RSVP and learn more by clicking here.
Join SPARC for the monthly meeting and potluck. This month will be a Halloween Karaoke Party! Costumes are welcome! SPARC is a self-advocacy group facilitated by Parnterships in Community Living, Inc. (PCL). Stay up-to-date at facebook.com/pclSPARC